In honor of Mother's Day, I am featuring stories about the spirit or Italian mothers or grandmothers and their recipes. Past articles include:Nonna's...
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In honor of Mother's Day, I am featuring articles or articles with recipes about Italian mothers and grandmothers. The first one was Nonna's coffee...
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Yesterday was Richter Scale Day. I could not help but think of the recent, tragic earthquakes in the area of L’Aquila, Italy (where about 26...
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SFF VIDEO Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave were among those honored at the the fourth annual Sicilian Film Festival, which has become America's window...
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Every day I watch the Italian Telegiornale (TV news) to keep up with what is going on in my native country. This week, I was moved and inspired by the...
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As I mentioned in the last article describing the various parts of an Italian meal, it is customary to have an aperitivo or cocktail before a formal...
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In Italy, both Easter and Passover are celebrated. Most families celebrate together or with friends at home and some a few go to restaurants. This...
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Italians love to walk. It is part of everyday life. During nice weather, families will often go for walks after dinner in their town’s main...
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In a recent article, I wrote about how spring time in Italy brings with it many beautiful colors and exhibits, including the Camellia Show in the...
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I love the signs of spring; blossoms, longer days, beautiful weather and baseball!Following the recent World Baseball Classic made me think about what...
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